North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 3

C. 1950's Navajo Pawn Turqoise Concho Belt

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
The lot features a wonderful circa 1950s vintage pawn concho belt in sterling silver set with Turquoise. The piece shows a rectangular classic old pattern and dates to the mid-century, 1950s. Each piece has a nicely stamped pattern and is set with a polished cabochon of turquoise which appears to be from the Sleeping Beauty Mine. The belt exhibits a buckle with nine concho / concha's on a black leather belt. Each concho shows two copper loops on the back, a classic Navajo pattern. Good overall condition. Buckle measures 2 1/16" by 1" and each concho is also 2 1/16" by 1". Total belt length is 40". Total weight is 124.3 grams.*